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...Reproduction in any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo and Dell Precision are trademarks of your User's Guide. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer...of abbreviations and acronyms, see Glossary in your computer. A00 Abbreviations and Acronyms For a complete list of Dell Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Dell Inc. Information in this document is strictly forbidden. All rights reserved. Intel, Xeon, and Pentium are ...
...Reproduction in any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo and Dell Precision are trademarks of your User's Guide. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer...of abbreviations and acronyms, see Glossary in your computer. A00 Abbreviations and Acronyms For a complete list of Dell Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Dell Inc. Information in this document is strictly forbidden. All rights reserved. Intel, Xeon, and Pentium are ...
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... for Your Computer 29 Solving Problems 29 Troubleshooting Tips 29 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 30 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 30 Using the Last Known Good Configuration 31 Dell Diagnostics 32 Before you start testing 33 Beep Codes 33 Error Messages 35 Diagnostic Lights 35 Diagnostic Light Codes...
... for Your Computer 29 Solving Problems 29 Troubleshooting Tips 29 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 30 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 30 Using the Last Known Good Configuration 31 Dell Diagnostics 32 Before you start testing 33 Beep Codes 33 Error Messages 35 Diagnostic Lights 35 Diagnostic Light Codes...
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... configure system settings • How to troubleshoot and solve problems • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here Dell™ Product Information Guide User's Guide Microsoft®Windows® XP Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support 2 Click User's and...
... configure system settings • How to troubleshoot and solve problems • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here Dell™ Product Information Guide User's Guide Microsoft®Windows® XP Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support 2 Click User's and...
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Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers can also use Windows XP • How to installing any of your operating system and support for correct operation of the drivers. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • ...
Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers can also use Windows XP • How to installing any of your operating system and support for correct operation of the drivers. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • ...
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... also be used to wake the system or to place it is turned off the computer. The computer is configured as a wake device in the Windows Device Manager.
... also be used to wake the system or to place it is turned off the computer. The computer is configured as a wake device in the Windows Device Manager.
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... User's Guide. 2 line-out/ headphone connector Use the green line-out connector to the computer. NOTE: The integrated parallel connector is running the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system, the necessary mouse drivers have been installed on the card. 3 mouse connector Plug a standard mouse into a USB connector. Quick Reference Guide...
... User's Guide. 2 line-out/ headphone connector Use the green line-out connector to the computer. NOTE: The integrated parallel connector is running the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system, the necessary mouse drivers have been installed on the card. 3 mouse connector Plug a standard mouse into a USB connector. Quick Reference Guide...
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... assistance before removing the cover. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your Product Information Guide for using the Dell Diagnostics and reinstalling drivers • Information on software features, such as Legacy Select Technology control, using a password, and system... setup options • Tips and information for using the Microsoft Windows XP operating system • Instructions for removing and installing parts, including memory, cards, drives, the microprocessor, and the battery •...
... assistance before removing the cover. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your Product Information Guide for using the Dell Diagnostics and reinstalling drivers • Information on software features, such as Legacy Select Technology control, using a password, and system... setup options • Tips and information for using the Microsoft Windows XP operating system • Instructions for removing and installing parts, including memory, cards, drives, the microprocessor, and the battery •...
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...All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools, and then click System Restore. 2 Ensure that allows you to resolve the incompatibility. Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to an earlier time is automatically selected. See the... Windows Help and Support Center (see and select restore points. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your computer to an earlier operating state (without ...
...All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools, and then click System Restore. 2 Ensure that allows you to resolve the incompatibility. Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to an earlier time is automatically selected. See the... Windows Help and Support Center (see and select restore points. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your computer to an earlier operating state (without ...
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... Next. 3 Click Next. Quick Reference Guide 31 Using the Last Known Good Configuration 1 Restart your operating system when prompted. Enabling System Restore If you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is unchecked. 5 Click Next.
... Next. 3 Click Next. Quick Reference Guide 31 Using the Last Known Good Configuration 1 Restart your operating system when prompted. Enabling System Restore If you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is unchecked. 5 Click Next.
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... that describe the tests and how to run them • Read status messages that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, see the Microsoft Windows desktop. For more information on the tests, see your User's Guide. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight Boot to Utility Partition... or save them in a file • Suspend testing if an error is recommended that you print these procedures before you contact Dell for technical assistance. Other Options to Help Resolve Additional Device or Software Conflicts NOTICE: The following processes erase all of the information ...
... that describe the tests and how to run them • Read status messages that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, see the Microsoft Windows desktop. For more information on the tests, see your User's Guide. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight Boot to Utility Partition... or save them in a file • Suspend testing if an error is recommended that you print these procedures before you contact Dell for technical assistance. Other Options to Help Resolve Additional Device or Software Conflicts NOTICE: The following processes erase all of the information ...
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... review your computer's configuration information, and enable all computers. 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down your computer. 9 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test that you want to wait until you that the computer encountered a memory problem. If you wait too long... and the Windows logo appears, continue to run. Then shut down your computer. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for technical assistance....
... review your computer's configuration information, and enable all computers. 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down your computer. 9 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test that you want to wait until you that the computer encountered a memory problem. If you wait too long... and the Windows logo appears, continue to run. Then shut down your computer. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for technical assistance....
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..., 20 parallel, 19 power, 18 serial, 20 sound, 19-20 USB, 17, 19-20 D Dell support site, 7 Dell Diagnostics, 32-33 Dell Premier Support website, 6 diagnostic lights, 35 diagnostics beep codes, 33 Dell, 32-33 lights, 17, 35 documentation End User License Agreement, 6 ergonomics, 6 online, 7 Product... 33 diagnostic lights, 35 H hard drive activity light, 16-17 hardware beep codes, 33 conflicts, 30 Dell Diagnostics, 32-33 Hardware Troubleshooter, 30 headphone connector, 17 Help and Support Center, 7 help file Windows Help and Support Center, 7 I IEEE connectors, 16, 20 IRQ conflicts, 30 Index 43
..., 20 parallel, 19 power, 18 serial, 20 sound, 19-20 USB, 17, 19-20 D Dell support site, 7 Dell Diagnostics, 32-33 Dell Premier Support website, 6 diagnostic lights, 35 diagnostics beep codes, 33 Dell, 32-33 lights, 17, 35 documentation End User License Agreement, 6 ergonomics, 6 online, 7 Product... 33 diagnostic lights, 35 H hard drive activity light, 16-17 hardware beep codes, 33 conflicts, 30 Dell Diagnostics, 32-33 Hardware Troubleshooter, 30 headphone connector, 17 Help and Support Center, 7 help file Windows Help and Support Center, 7 I IEEE connectors, 16, 20 IRQ conflicts, 30 Index 43
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..., 20 network activity, 20 power, 17 M Microsoft Windows label, 6 mouse connector, 19 N network connector, 20 O operating system CD, 8 reinstalling, 8 P power button, 17 connector, 18 light, 17 problems beep codes, 33 conflicts, 30 Dell Diagnostics, 32-33 diagnostic lights, 35 restore to previous... Tag, 6 software conflicts, 30 sound connectors line-in, 20 line-out, 19 support website, 7 System Restore, 30 T troubleshooting conflicts, 30 Dell Diagnostics, 32-33 diagnostic lights, 35 Hardware Troubleshooter, 30 Help and Support Center, 7 restore to previous state, 30 U USB connector, 19-20...
..., 20 network activity, 20 power, 17 M Microsoft Windows label, 6 mouse connector, 19 N network connector, 20 O operating system CD, 8 reinstalling, 8 P power button, 17 connector, 18 light, 17 problems beep codes, 33 conflicts, 30 Dell Diagnostics, 32-33 diagnostic lights, 35 restore to previous... Tag, 6 software conflicts, 30 sound connectors line-in, 20 line-out, 19 support website, 7 System Restore, 30 T troubleshooting conflicts, 30 Dell Diagnostics, 32-33 diagnostic lights, 35 Hardware Troubleshooter, 30 Help and Support Center, 7 restore to previous state, 30 U USB connector, 19-20...
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... and trade names may be used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. All rights reserved. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of the U.S Environmental Protection Agency. A02 disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2006 Dell Inc. Dell Precision™ Workstation 690 User's Guide Information About Your Computer About Your Computer Advanced Features Copying CDs and DVDs...
... and trade names may be used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. All rights reserved. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of the U.S Environmental Protection Agency. A02 disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2006 Dell Inc. Dell Precision™ Workstation 690 User's Guide Information About Your Computer About Your Computer Advanced Features Copying CDs and DVDs...
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... connector may differ from a power-saving state, see Power Management. The power light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to turn off or in the Windows Device Manager. Access connectors for voice or musical input into the appropriate connector (see Diagnostic Lights. For more information about sleep states and exiting from...
... connector may differ from a power-saving state, see Power Management. The power light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to turn off or in the Windows Device Manager. Access connectors for voice or musical input into the appropriate connector (see Diagnostic Lights. For more information about sleep states and exiting from...
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... is not detecting a physical connection to the network. 6 network adapter connector To attach your network or broadband device. The computer is running the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system, the necessary mouse drivers have a standard PS/2 keyboard, plug it into the purple keyboard connector. If you have a USB keyboard, plug...
... is not detecting a physical connection to the network. 6 network adapter connector To attach your network or broadband device. The computer is running the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system, the necessary mouse drivers have a standard PS/2 keyboard, plug it into the purple keyboard connector. If you have a USB keyboard, plug...
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... 6. Turn on (or restart) your computer work incorrectly. If you are deleting a password, press in your computer (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Once this program. If you press before you are prompted, this password. Use the arrow keys to navigate to enter this keystroke ... so you are changing an existing password, follow the instructions in the Confirm New Password field, leaving the field blank. 7. When the blue DELL™ logo is displayed, you write down your computer l To set or change a user-selectable option such as follows: l To change ...
... 6. Turn on (or restart) your computer work incorrectly. If you are deleting a password, press in your computer (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Once this program. If you press before you are prompted, this password. Use the arrow keys to navigate to enter this keystroke ... so you are changing an existing password, follow the instructions in the Confirm New Password field, leaving the field blank. 7. When the blue DELL™ logo is displayed, you write down your computer l To set or change a user-selectable option such as follows: l To change ...
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... required to USB in the drive, or if the CD has no message. Defaults Event Log Allows you to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. None displays no operating system, the computer generates an error message. If no CD is bootable, check the device documentation. l USB Device - If you...
... required to USB in the drive, or if the CD has no message. Defaults Event Log Allows you to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. None displays no operating system, the computer generates an error message. If no CD is bootable, check the device documentation. l USB Device - If you...
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... and monitor to electrical outlets, and turn them on the password jumper. 4. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover). 3. After the Microsoft® Windows® desktop appears on the RTCRST pins and wait approximately 5 seconds. Turn off the monitor and disconnect it into the computer. 11. Disconnect the computer...
... and monitor to electrical outlets, and turn them on the password jumper. 4. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover). 3. After the Microsoft® Windows® desktop appears on the RTCRST pins and wait approximately 5 seconds. Turn off the monitor and disconnect it into the computer. 11. Disconnect the computer...
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... option settings in system setup (see the manufacturer's documentation for use with the use the Microsoft® Windows® XP Service Pack 1 (SP1) or higher operating system because Windows XP is ideal for each mode. For more information on your operating system documentation. l Standby. For ...example, the Auto Power On option in system setup (see Replacing the Computer Cover). Sleep Mode Wake-Up Methods (Windows XP) Standby l Press the power button l Auto power on l Move or click the mouse l Type on the keyboard l USB device activity l...
... option settings in system setup (see the manufacturer's documentation for use with the use the Microsoft® Windows® XP Service Pack 1 (SP1) or higher operating system because Windows XP is ideal for each mode. For more information on your operating system documentation. l Standby. For ...example, the Auto Power On option in system setup (see Replacing the Computer Cover). Sleep Mode Wake-Up Methods (Windows XP) Standby l Press the power button l Auto power on l Move or click the mouse l Type on the keyboard l USB device activity l...